Physician, Author, Speaker,
& World Traveler
Be Still & Know
Susan Vitalis
A Passion for Others
Dr. Susan Vitalis has a passion for helping the helpless, bringing hope to the hopeless, and empowering those who feel powerless. After graduating from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, Susan completed a Family Medicine residency in Minneapolis and then went to Kenya for her first of many mission experiences.
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Susan subsequently split her time between Minnesota and other parts of the world, including Somalia, Southern Sudan, Rwanda, Central African Republic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Egypt, Jordan, Mongolia and Tibet.
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Current Life
Dr. Vitalis lives in Battle Lake, Minnesota, where she spends her time swimming, stand up paddle-boarding (SUP), walking her dog, speaking and writing.
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My Book
Redirecting: Discovering Hope in the Unexpected
$13.95
Buy Now on AmazonFinding hope within tragedy, Susan Vitalis was following God's call and finding extreme satisfaction in making it into a vocation… Redirecting is an authentic look into what it means to listen to not only the good but the best God has for your life.
Reflections
"Dr. Susan Vitalis tells a riveting story of faith and vocation that all of us can learn from. Her life mission is filled with promise and despair…faith, challenges, and victories. Susan provokes all of us to stand back and look at our own lives and be grateful our jobs can also be an amazing calling and faith-filled journey."
Kevin Wallevand
Television News Reporter, WDAY
"[Susan Vitalis'] book is a gift to you. She has traveled tens of thousands of miles, sacrificed hundreds of thousands of dollars of income, put her life at risk in war and epidemic zones, and given up her comfort to learn the priceless principles she is freely sharing with you… Go out on the proverbial limb, and then hand God the saw to cut it off so you are only dependent on Him."
David Stevens, M.D., M.A.
"Dr. Susan Vitalis beautifully captures the triumphs, tragedy, and grit of medical missions in the developing world. Be drawn in by her master storytelling ability in Redirecting: Discovering Hope in the Unexpected. An excellent read for college students searching for mission and purpose, and churchgoers looking to transition from lethargy to action."
Hannah Rhinehart
Team Member, Mission Medics to Nicaragua
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
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Susan Vitalis
Battle Lake, MN, USA
